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March 29, 2008

Always Room For Color

Whether it be freshly laundered napkins in a lemony yellow.....

Or three floral paintings done by three aspiring artists .....

Or an orange candelabra, because of course, orange fits right in at Daisy Cottage .....

Or an old cookbook with a colorful cover ....

There is ALWAYS room for thrifted treasures and a little more color at Daisy Cottage!

;-)

Kim

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I've been lurking around your blog recently. I absolutely love all the vintage goodness here! So, I thought it was time to leave a comment, introduce myself & say Hello.

I also collect vintage items & I love sharing them with everyone! I have started hosting a weekly blog carnival called Vintage Thingies Thursdays. I think you'll really enjoy it. Come on over. I'll fix you a glass of iced tea & you can put your feet up!

Confessions of an Apron Queen: http://anapronaday.blogspot.com

Posted by: Lisa/The Apron Queen | March 29, 2008 at 09:21 AM

This is our first day of sunshine here in a few days. And now I arrive here at your blog
to find all of this beautiful color!
This morning is getting off to a great start!
Beautiful photos, as always!

~~flo~~

Posted by: ~~flo~~ | March 29, 2008 at 09:24 AM

Thanks for sharing your lovely colors with us. I especially have a soft spot for all of the yellows. Yellow is just a feel good color.

You brightened my day. It is windy, cool and overcast there today.

Posted by: Beverly | March 29, 2008 at 09:42 AM

Your blog is always full of such wonderful, colorful ideas! Thank you! :)

Posted by: kira | March 29, 2008 at 10:40 AM

Loved seeing your bright sunshiny colors this morning! It is gray and rainy here at Lavender Hill Studio...
xo
Penny

Posted by: Penny @ Lavender Hill Studio | March 29, 2008 at 10:41 AM

Hi Kim,

I love your paintings, color just seems to leap from your lovely home :)

Hugs,
Dena

Posted by: Dena | March 29, 2008 at 10:48 AM

Once again you have tickled my fancy for the day!! Have a wonderful weekend.

Hugs,
LeAnn :)

Posted by: LeAnn | March 29, 2008 at 11:14 AM

I love your bright cheer-i-ness it always makes me smile; especially this morning waking up to snow!!!

((hugs))
Teresa

Posted by: Teresa Sheeley | March 29, 2008 at 11:29 AM

Such gorgeous colors! We still have colors in the winter-blahs-drab palette around here! lol

Posted by: beachy | March 29, 2008 at 11:41 AM

Looks like Kim has been visiting the Goodwill or Vintage again. I love the nnpkins/paintings/chany/cookbook. You have such good taste and Daisy Cottage just sparkles. You have 80+degree weather today and I want some of it. LOL

Hugs,
Connie

Posted by: Connie | March 29, 2008 at 11:48 AM

Good Morning have a very nice
weekend, love all the color and
your blog
XO XO
LINDA

Posted by: ljune | March 29, 2008 at 11:58 AM

Great Pics.

I am so ready for some color around here. I think the grass maybe getting greener.

Come On Spring!

Posted by: Carolyn | March 29, 2008 at 12:14 PM

I agree with all the above. What lovely colors and things you share with us. Love all the yellow it just puts a smile on my face. Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Posted by: Bobbi Jo Nichols | March 29, 2008 at 12:15 PM

I have always been a "yellow" person. I guess it reminds me of sunshine. And red. Red and yellow is me. My oldest daughter and I were talking on the phone one day about decorating. And I said I thought that now that she's 33 and a mother, I felt we'd sort of adopted the same decor themes somewhat. Her response was: "But don't you still hang the quilts you made and use a lot of yellow?" She said yellow like it was a dirty word. And I laughed. "Yes," I said. "But open your current Pottery Barn catalog and you'll see yellow is now in." (She adores Pottery Barn). Yellow was never "out" with me.
Brenda

Posted by: Brenda Kula | March 29, 2008 at 01:30 PM

It's the simple things in life sometimes that bring the most pleasure. Great photos!

Hugs!
Kat

Posted by: Kat | March 29, 2008 at 02:16 PM

So pretty! I especially love those paintings! Fabulous!

Posted by: HeidiAnn | March 29, 2008 at 02:30 PM

I love all your lovely yellow and orange colors. When I am through with my new beddroom look of red, black and white I will post on my blog. As I have said before your pictures and decoration are an insperation to all that see them. Huge and rainbows sent your way Kim.....
Sharon K

Posted by: Sharon K | March 29, 2008 at 03:11 PM

And that's why Daisy Cottage is such a cheerful place to visit!

Posted by: Vee~A Haven for Vee | March 29, 2008 at 03:46 PM

Oh Kim what gorgeous finds. My favourite would have to be the orange candleabra
Have a great weekend
Alison

Posted by: Alison Gibbs | March 29, 2008 at 04:09 PM

AWE some color to make my day even brighter. Great photo's Kim. Happy weekend.

Posted by: Maggie | March 29, 2008 at 05:24 PM

COLOR?? WOW!!! Whenever I need a little "Sunshine Cheer" I go to DAISY COTTAGE.
I hit a couple yard sales this AM and acquired a bit of color myself.
Love your "finds"

Give Maggie a hug for me... :)
Joy

Posted by: JOY | March 29, 2008 at 05:32 PM

And....Oh, Kim??
I will be in your area from North Georgia in about 10 days....
Soooo looking forward to a sunshiney 11 days.

Joy

Posted by: JOY | March 29, 2008 at 05:34 PM

Hi Kim,
I haven't posted comments in awhile...but I must tell you that your blog brings such a needed smile to my face. Bless you ~ Rosemary

Posted by: Rosemary | March 29, 2008 at 07:37 PM

I'm all about color! Enjoyed your treasures today!

Posted by: Cami | March 29, 2008 at 09:52 PM

A much needed sunny display. Home again and hoping to catch up with you soon. Thanks for cheering me up!
Cindy H

Posted by: Cindy | March 29, 2008 at 10:42 PM

I love color too and yes there is always room for it ;) Beautiful finds Kim, especially those napkins.

Have a wonderful night.
Hugs,
rue :)

Posted by: Rue | March 29, 2008 at 10:52 PM

It is all so beautiful. Just like you Kim. Love,Rachel

Posted by: Rachel Going | March 30, 2008 at 08:08 AM

Your photos are so vivid and Beautiful!

Thats the first thing people say when they walk into my house - "its so colourful". I don't think I could live with neutrals exclusively, but I would like to do one room in earthy colours just for something different!
x

Posted by: Jasmine | March 30, 2008 at 12:42 PM

As always wonderful!!!

Posted by: Mary Issabella | March 30, 2008 at 04:39 PM

Love all of the pretty color Kim!
Rosemary

Posted by: Rosemary | March 31, 2008 at 01:58 AM

Hi Kim,
The yellow's great, but I have to say I have fallen in love with that little bit of coral color that is peeking out in the top photo... Not orange, not pink, I guess it is coral, but lighter? I love everything you choose for Daisy Cottage!
Couldn't let a Sunday go by without visiting (even though it's getting quite late in California!).
xoxo~Tracie

Posted by: Tracie | March 31, 2008 at 02:45 AM

Gorgeous!! I seem to be especially addicted to orange these days - LOVE the orange chandelier. :)

Susan

Posted by: SusanG | March 31, 2008 at 08:56 AM

bonjour,
je viens de chez Allsorts et je suis enchantée par ma visite sur ton blog
quelle douceur
quel calme
quelle fraicheur
et cette chanson de nat et natalie cole, c'est un vrai bonheur pour moi, je suis émue
merci merci mercie
Tine, de Paris

Posted by: chez tine | March 31, 2008 at 12:07 PM

Have a happy week Kim, Dear.

Posted by: Rachel Going | March 31, 2008 at 12:30 PM

Orange candalabra? Juicy! I love it!

Posted by: christy | March 31, 2008 at 01:42 PM

Hi there,
i just had to write and tell you that I got "your" magazine over the weekend!! You did a great job with your story...lots of pretty to look at there! I was also tickled to see the article about Penny...I found her through your blog last fall and had her design a birdhouse for DH's valentine gift. We both love her work!!
Thanks for the reference to Penny, for a wonderful blog that I enjoy checking every day, and for being such a great writer!!!

Posted by: Jaybird | March 31, 2008 at 02:07 PM

I always enjoy my visits to your blog - you open your home to all of us in blogland. The experience is always a feast for the eyes - a feast for the spirit.

Susan

Posted by: Susan Tuttle | March 31, 2008 at 08:51 PM

Kim,
Finally I located a copy of Romantic Country and saw your article....very impressive...Betty

Posted by: Betty | March 31, 2008 at 09:01 PM

What a cheerful post! I love orange and yellow.

Posted by: Shalom | March 31, 2008 at 10:20 PM

Gorgeous colours... sunshiny bright! I can imagine they would look lovely in your home.

Posted by: nel | April 01, 2008 at 05:58 AM

The color is so perfect over here! A cheery place for sure! waving hello to you and Maggie!xo

Posted by: Amy | April 01, 2008 at 08:36 AM

Ah, yellow, the color of sunshine- and you, Kim, are just as sunny and sweet! I just love your cheeful colors!

Posted by: Maureen | April 01, 2008 at 10:49 AM

I always know when I've been really busy because you post a couple times and I miss them!!! I love your new apron and all your recent finds! I've always loved the color orange... how can you not be happy when you see orange?? Hope the family is well! xoxo Bethany

Posted by: bethany | April 01, 2008 at 11:53 AM

Hi Kim, just popped by to say hello and get a little dose of sunshine!

Happy day,
Melissa

Posted by: melissa @ the inspired room | April 01, 2008 at 12:34 PM

Oh, what a happy sunshiny post! I am so ready for spring and your blog just brings me a smile :)

Posted by: Rita Weiss | April 01, 2008 at 01:03 PM

Oh Kim, what a wonderful tonic for the gray and dreary weather here today! Thank you so much, your pictures brought a smile to my face! :)
xoxo,
Mary

Posted by: mary | April 01, 2008 at 01:34 PM

Great photos! I love visiting your blog..it is sooo relaxing!

Posted by: jenn desjardins | April 01, 2008 at 02:01 PM

Hello Kim! Thank you for such a cheerful display of photos...ALSO thank you for putting the Enya song onto the playlist..it is perfect for the group you've chosen and she is one of my favorite artists...do you know her "Oronoco Flow"?. I listen almost every morning to your blog music as I go about some quiet chores around the house...or just sit with a cup of coffee/tea. Wishing you peace at Daisy Cottage.

Posted by: Elizabeth | April 01, 2008 at 02:56 PM

Color coming from Daisy Cottage is always a treat!!! Major CONGRATS on your magazine contribution! We are proud of you! Love, Esther

Posted by: Esther Sunday | April 01, 2008 at 03:36 PM

I pray all is well in your world, Kim...
We miss you!
hugs, bj

Posted by: bj | April 02, 2008 at 08:37 AM

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